- 00:00 Wins
- 13:28 Do you have any tips on guidelines and requirements for ACX?
- 22:52 What equipment did you use to set up your space?
- 28:01 What is IVR?
- 30:57 How do the client get my audio into their IVR system?
- 52:03 What is the first thing I should do?
- 57:46 If there's a specific time frame to sign up for pay to play site?
- 1:02:50 Do you edit your audition? How much do you edit?
- 1:04:59 How do you make your auditions stand out?
- 1:08:17 What computer desk do you use to hold the laptop, scripts and your stuff that is not too big or reflective (meaning sound)?
- 1:16:52 I have a LinkedIn contact who asked for an estimate for 150 hours over a year. I've sent him the GVAA rate card. But I think the rates made him re-consider using me for all e-learning. What is a good strategy around my next message to this client?
- 1:22:59 What is the biggest discount you have given someone who has offered a bunch of work, like a bulk rate?
- 1:36:17 Am I compromising by going lower to ensure more business? Are there other things that I should be asking for as a bargain chip?
- 1:42:06 How do you market yourself for podcast to people who do their own intro and outro?
- 1:46:00 If I'm building a new computer from scratch, what's the minimum requirement for the various components?
- 1:58:48 Is there a difference between PCs and MACs? Which is better for voiceover use?
- 2:03:44 Would you recommend Beyerdynamic?
- 2:05:21 Do you record with a headset?
- 2:05:41 Do you listen at the same time you're performing? How do you do that?
- 2:10:00 Do you think I should just go ahead and sign up for pay to play site and start auditioning?
- 2:16:00 How do I get paid for jobs? Do I invoice? On sites like Upwork, Fiverr, Voice.com, etc., is there a payment system that's built-in?
- 2:19:25 What can I expect from a coaching session? Where do I start? Any advice on what to ask for and what to expect.
- 2:29:59 How do we negotiate rates if we're working outside of an agency?
- 2:36:02 Which department do I reach out to, in a particular company, if I want to do e-learning for them?
- 2:40:32 Within a corporation, who do you go to, to find out who does their phone system, IVR?
- 2:42:36 What's the difference between an agent and a voiceover manager? When do you decide to go either way?
- 2:55:14 If you want to go international, is there a specific international agency?
- 2:58:00 They said the tone of voice in the intro is perfect. What does it mean when they say do the rest of the texts in a more upbeat tone of voice?
- 3:08:48 At what point do you recommend for voice artists to attend conferences such as eVOcation conference?
- 3:12:14 In terms of networking and performance aspect, would you say VO Atlanta is the better one to go to?
- 3:14:49 For RX, would you recommend to get Elements or Standard?
Carrie Olsen Voiceover